Area Human Resources Generalist ("Generalista de Zona de Recursos Humanos")

POSITION PURPOSE

We are looking for a dynamic and dedicated Area Human Resources Generalist to act as in-office point of contact for all managers and employees in Detroit Area.  Support the staff and leadership team on property by ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. The Human Resources Generalist works with both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with important functions such as staffing, employee relations, regulatory compliance training and development, compensation, and benefits administration.

About our Company: Azul Hospitality is a premier third-party hotel management company with a 15+ year history offering a fully integrated operating platform that has extensive support and resources for all facets of hotel operations. We strive to be a premier independent hospitality company providing genuine service, rigorous management, ethical operations, and an innovative approach to maximizing the performance of a hotel or resort asset. The management team includes some of the best leaders in the hospitality industry providing: Rigorous Management | Product Re-Positioning | Progressive Sales & Marketing Strategies | Revenue Management Oversight | Guest & Brand Excellence | Food & Beverage Innovation | Financial Reporting | Accounting & Compliance | Project Management | Technical & Pre-Opening Services AZUL managed properties have above-industry oversight from the Senior Management of the company, with a highly active approach to all aspects of sales and operations. There is also active involvement from the company’s Principals, who work closely with the Regional Managers to ensure success with each aspect of the property’s performance. AZUL focuses on hotels with unique destinations and product attributes including Lifestyle Hotels, Resort and Destination Properties, Boutique Select Service, and underperforming assets. Azul Hospitality maintains corporate offices in San Diego, CA.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management.
• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes.
• Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training & development initiatives.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics such as leaves and compensation and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Respond to Human Resources-related inquiries.
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Create and distribute internal communications regarding status changes, benefits, or company policies.
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace.
• Collaborate with the corporate Human Resources team to develop effective recruitment strategies to identify future staffing needs.
• Undertake tasks around performance management.
• Maintain employee electronic records.
• Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities.
• Ensure compliance with labor regulations.
• Encourage and maintain open and clear communication, rapport, and cooperation with all internal departments to foster the best possible service to all guests and staff members.
• Practice safe work habits and ensure safe work practices to avoid injury to self and others.
• Ensures facility compliance with government and other regulatory laws and guidelines such as OSHA and Cal-OSHA.
• All other duties assigned by manager or supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS

• Proven experience as an HR Generalist and Human Resources field.
• Understanding of general Human Resources policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws, state and federal employment regulations.
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems (e.g., PAYCOM) will be a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Spanish required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach.
• BSc/BA in Business administration or relevant field
• Additional HR training will be a plus.

SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS

In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the manager based upon the particular requirements of the hotel:

• Assist with any guest inquiry.
• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.

• Perform all other duties as assigned by Azul Vice President and corporate Human Resources team and ownership.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Environmental conditions are inside, a job is considered inside if staff spends approximately 75 percent or more of the time inside. Temperature is moderate and controlled by hotel environmental systems.
• Must be able to sit at a desk for up to four (8) hours per day. Walking and standing are required the rest of the working day. Length of time of these tasks may vary from day to day and task to task.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to four (4) hours in length.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability to maneuver between functions occurring simultaneously.
• Must be able to exert well-paced ability in limited space and to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs. as needed.
• Must be able to push and pull carts and equipment weighing up to 250 lbs.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Hearing, smelling, tasting, and visual ability to observe and distinguish product quality and detect signs of emergency situations.
• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with other staff, guests, and supervisors.
• Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near and color vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch to fulfill cleaning tasks occasionally.
• Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly, and other office equipment as needed.
• Ability to work primarily with fingers to pick, pinch, type and carry out substantial movements (motions) of the wrists and hands as well.

SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must be able to travel on occasion, as needed
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Requires good communication skills, verbal, written and electronic.
• Considerable knowledge of complex mathematical calculations and computer programs.
• Must have excellent leadership capability and customer relations skills.
• Must be detail oriented with outstanding organizational and communication skills.
• Must possess intermediate computer skills.
• Knowledge of computer programs, math skills as well as budgetary analysis capabilities required.
• Ability to analyze, foresee user needs, and makes judgments to ensure proper tools are provided at property level.
• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy and collect accurate information to resolve conflicts.
• Knowledgeable about basic function of Windows OS, MS Office, PMS, PBX, Key system and POS.
• Self-driven and able to work independently
• Exceptionally strong in issue resolution and proven analytical skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze, forecast data, and make judgments to ensure proper payroll and production control.
• Ability to supervise large staff and accomplish goals on a timely basis.
• Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity and civil rights, occupational safety and health, wage and hour issues, and labor relations, including, but not limited to the following statutes and their state and local analogues (where applicable): Title VII, ADEA, Equal Pay Act, Pregnancy Discrimination Act, FLSA, ADA, OSHA, FMLA, and NLRA.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, business administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years Human Resources experience
• Experience with HRMS/HRIS systems
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook)
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

GROOMING

All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards. Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position. Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotel’s facilities. Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required. This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.